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NPR News: 06-16-2026 2AM EDT

16 Jun 2026

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Chapter 1: What recent developments have occurred in the Strait of Hormuz?

0.858 - 11.357 Giles Snyder

Live from NPR News, I'm Giles Snyder. President Trump says ships are already moving through the Strait of Hormuz following the announcement of a tentative deal with Iran.

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11.417 - 26.876 Donald Trump

The Strait is already partially opened. As you know, they're doing a little hunting for a couple of mines that they've already found. But it's essentially ships are starting to go out now on Friday. It'll be completely open.

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26.896 - 45.298 Giles Snyder

Trump spoke to reporters at the G7 in France. Details of the preliminary agreement have yet to be made public, but they are trickling out. Media reports say it extends the current ceasefire for 60 days, but leaves Iran's disputed nuclear program for the next phase of talks. Vice President J.D.

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Chapter 2: What are the implications of the preliminary agreement with Iran?

45.339 - 54.849 Giles Snyder

Vance told Fox News Monday night that Trump may decide to release the deal before Friday when a formal signing ceremony is to be held in Switzerland.

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55.37 - 74.664 Giles Snyder

That preliminary agreement sets the stage to end the war, but hardliners in Iran are accusing negotiators of betraying the late Supreme Leader, who was killed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on the first day of the war, and critics of Iran's government feel betrayed by the U.S., Here's Dori Baskaran reporting.

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74.684 - 94.095 Derry Buscarin

In a voice note to NPR, a web developer who asked to remain anonymous for his safety said he has no reaction. He can only give swears and curses. I am really sorry, but I cannot be polite anymore, he said. The American administration clearly doesn't give a penny to Iranian public opinion.

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94.075 - 103.088 Derry Buscarin

After months of airstrikes and the killings of dozens of top officials, Iran's leadership remains strikingly similar and perhaps more hardline than their predecessors.

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103.609 - 122.277 Derry Buscarin

In a press conference, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Ismail Bagayi, said the preliminary agreement is a, quote, product of the legendary resilience and resistance of the Iranian people against the aggressions of two villainous actors equipped with all material means. For NPR News, I'm Geri Buskaran in Istanbul.

Chapter 3: How is the U.S. government responding to Anthropic's AI models?

122.324 - 137.228 Giles Snyder

Officials from Anthropic met with Commerce Department Monday. The meeting came after the Trump administration issued export controls that effectively forced Anthropic to disable its newest AI models.

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137.393 - 159.357 Deepa Shivaram

The Trump administration, citing national security reasons, said Anthropic had to shut down its new models to anyone who isn't a U.S. citizen. That includes foreign nationals residing in the U.S. and even Anthropic employees who aren't citizens. On Friday evening, Anthropic announced that in order to comply, it had to shut down its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for everyone.

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159.917 - 176.988 Deepa Shivaram

In a statement, Anthropic attributes the order to, quote, a misunderstanding the Trump administration has clashed with Anthropic before. The AI company sued the Defense Department earlier this year after fallout from the Pentagon wanting Anthropic to loosen its safety standards. Deepa Shivaram, NPR News.

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177.73 - 203.867 Giles Snyder

And you're listening to NPR News. The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly before takeoff are dead. The crash happened Monday during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles. Those on board included uniformed military personnel and government contractors. The aircraft manufacturer Boeing confirmed Monday evening

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203.847 - 216.96 Giles Snyder

Two of its employees were on board. It's not clear what caused the crash. A big shock in the World Cup tournament Monday. Spain's match against Tiny Cape Bird ended in a draw with neither side scoring.

Chapter 4: What details are known about the B-52 bomber crash?

217.642 - 219.426 Giles Snyder

And Pierce Jasmine Garst reports.

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219.49 - 241.347 Jasmine Garst

This is Cape Verde's first time ever in a World Cup. With a population of around 550,000, it's one of the smallest countries to ever play in the tournament. Spain, on the other hand, is the ruling European champion. With players like Laminia Mall, an 18-year-old striker that is being hailed as a prodigy, they were widely expected to win this match.

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241.327 - 268.971 Jasmine Garst

Most experts also place Spain among the likely winners of the Cup. And yet, their opening match was a draw, 0-0. Cape Verde ran a strong defense, and 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar JosƩ Evora Dƭaz, known as Vozinha, squashed the Spanish team's offense. Next, Spain will play Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde will face off with Uruguay. Jasmine Garst, NPR News, New York.

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Chapter 5: What happened in the World Cup match between Spain and Cape Verde?

268.951 - 280.672 Giles Snyder

Iran's opener against New Zealand also ended in a draw. The match Monday evening in Los Angeles saw Iran rally twice, playing New Zealand to a 2-2 tie. This is NPR News.

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280.692 - 290.47 Ira Glass

This is Ira Glass. On This American Life, one thing we like is a good mystery. Sometimes about really big things, but most times, the little mysteries are the best.

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290.534 - 295.645 Daniel Green

Our Lost and Found is currently filled with pants. I don't know. I've never seen this happen.

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296.106 - 296.767 Derry Buscarin

Wait, this is true?

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Chapter 6: How did Iran perform in their World Cup opener against New Zealand?

296.808 - 304.003 Ira Glass

This is true. Mysteries of every size. Each week. This American Life. Wherever you get your podcasts.

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